A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5453315 Details
Epoch: 253 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 24014749 epoch_slot_no: 81949 block_no: 5453138 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 14132 time: 2021-03-12 20:30:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbfaa171ee05ca3fad9cba4714ad2a5b4cb3c7a835c5896a283f7c5807383969Block Operator
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